Vark Overview
- Year Founded
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2017
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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6
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
Vark General Information
Description
Developer of a virtual event platform designed for live entertainment experiences. The company's platform allows individuals to participate in scheduled events and enjoy live performances by artists within a Metaverse space, featuring interactive environments, real-time audience engagement, customizable avatars, and immersive audio-visual elements, enabling users to access events and entertainment content in a dynamic and socially connected virtual setting.
Contact Information
Website
www.vark.co.jpCorporate Office
- 4th Floor, Tokyo First City Building
- 1-1-11 Takamatsu, Toshima-ku
- Tokyo, 171-0042
- Japan
Corporate Office
- 4th Floor, Tokyo First City Building
- 1-1-11 Takamatsu, Toshima-ku
- Tokyo, 171-0042
- Japan
Vark Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8. Merger/Acquisition | 21-May-2025 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 11-May-2023 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Secondary Transaction - Private | 01-Nov-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Accelerator/Incubator | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
| 4. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 30-Apr-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Early Stage VC | 17-Apr-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 15-Jun-2019 | $2.67M | $2.91M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Seed Round | 29-Jun-2018 | $245K | $245K | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Vark Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | ||||||||
| Series B | ||||||||
| Series A | 96,852 | $22.3 | $22.3 | 1x | $22.3 | 22.23% |
Vark Patents
Vark Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-2025056601-A | Distribution system, information processing device, control method and program | Active | 27-Sep-2023 | ||
| JP-2025003096-A | Audio distribution system, audio distribution method and program | Active | 23-Jun-2023 | ||
| JP-2025003094-A | Distribution system | Pending | 23-Jun-2023 | ||
| JP-2025016657-A | Voice distribution system, voice distribution method and program | Pending | 23-Jun-2023 | ||
| JP-2022173870-A | Appreciation system, appreciation device, and program | Active | 10-May-2021 | G06F3/011 |
Vark Signals
Vark Former Investors (19)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANRI | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Crooz Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Cygames Capital | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Dentsu Ventures | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Gumi Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority |
Vark FAQs
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When was Vark founded?
Vark was founded in 2017.
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Where is Vark headquartered?
Vark is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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What is the size of Vark?
Vark has 6 total employees.
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What industry is Vark in?
Vark’s primary industry is IT Consulting and Outsourcing.
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Is Vark a private or public company?
Vark is a Private company.
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What is Vark’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Vark is .
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How much funding has Vark raised over time?
Vark has raised $16.9M.
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Who are Vark’s investors?
ANRI, Crooz Ventures, Cygames Capital, Dentsu Ventures, and Gumi Ventures are 5 of 19 investors who have invested in Vark.
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When was Vark acquired?
Vark was acquired on 21-May-2025.
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